Kenneth L. "Ken"

Hodgdon SR.

Kenneth L. “Ken” Hodgdon, Sr.

DERBY: Kenneth Lee “Ken” Hodgdon, Sr., 69, died peacefully, on Sunday September 27, 2026, at North Country Hospital in Newport. His loving family was at his side.

He was born on May 15, 1957, in Newport, the son of the late Archie A. Hodgdon, Sr. and Ilean Dale (Cote) Hodgdon. He attended Hardwick Elementary School and graduated from Hazen Union School in the class of 1975. Following his education, Ken joined the United States Marine Corp. He served his country from 1975 until 1986. On December 2, 1990, he entered the Vermont Army National Guards and served his country for an additional 12 years. He was honorably discharged.

He married Patricia Sue Luedecke on May 3, 1980, in Greensboro Bend. Together they raised two children and traveled extensively with the military.

In his later years, Ken was employed as a mechanic for the Cabot Coop.

Ken was very devoted to his family, and he was a wonderful father. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, He was known to be a great sports fan, playing softball with his brothers and following the NY Knicks, NY Mets and the Tennessee Titans.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years Patricia, of Derby; two children; Kenneth L. Hodgdon, Jr. of The Colony, Texas, and Jessica L. Hodgdon (partner Joe Agrela) of Nashua, New Hampshire; six siblings: John Hodgdon of Williamstown, Archie (Bobbie) Hodgdon, Jr., of Hardwick, Reggie (Nancy) Hodgdon of Milton, Brent Hodgdon (partner Chrisann) of Hardwick, Benjy (Marcey) Hodgdon of Cabot, and Randy (Angel) Hodgdon of Craftsbury, many sisters-in-law, as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by a sister Quedabond Hodgdon.

A Celebration of Life will be held from noon to 4 PM, on Sunday October 11th, 2026, at the American Legon Post # 7, in Hardwick.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Newport Ambulance Service Inc., 830 Union Street, Newport City, Vermont 05855-5523.

Arrangements are in the care of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Online condolences ae welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralserice.com